Dawn image: Bakhtawar with sister Asifa flashing Victory signs
Looks like Bilawal will have a sibling companion in the political world – according to sources from Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to introduce his second eldest child, Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari into politics “based on strong recommendations from PPP members.” His 18 year old daughter will reportedly enter politics after completing her studies at Edinburgh in Scotland, noted news sources.
The announcement took place during a meeting with the PPP’s Central Executive Committee on Monday, where members were discussing the expansion and reshuffling of the federal cabinet, among other issues. A participant in the session quoted Zardari as saying that Bakhtawar and Bilawal’s “active participation in politics will be the continuation of the valiant struggle that their mother and grandfather had waged.” Dawn cited sources who also noted that Zardari, during the meeting, “pointed out to the participants that Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari was also taking keen interest in politics, on which participants of the meeting backed the President’s idea.” According to the Nation, Bakhtawar was present at the meeting, “as a special invitee.”
Yet another example of what many have called blatant dynastic politics. What was interesting, though, was this line from Dawn: “Sources from PPP say that the decision is aimed at presenting Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari as a successor to former premier Benazir Bhutto and to compete with Fatima Bhutto in the national political sphere.” In a recent interview with Guernica Magazine, Fatima Bhutto, the daughter of the late Murtaza Bhutto (brother to Benazir), indicated that she has no intention of joining politics, asserting, “I really won’t. There are so many reasons not to enter politics that I can think of.”
When the interviewer pressed her on the topic, asking, “When I read, watch, or hear you say in interviews that you don’t believe in dynastic politics, I always think, ‘Maybe that, paradoxically, is exactly who Pakistan needs,'” she responded,
We’re already hearing from dynastic quarters in Pakistan: Yes, yes, I know it’s a dynasty. But actually, I’ve got great experience from my parents or… Yes, yes, I know dynasty is bad, but my uncle takes me along to all of his meetings and therefore I get to… Whatever. I think there are many other ways to push for change or be political, and I think that at the moment doing what I do, writing and speaking, I’m unfettered, I’m not obliged to anyone or anything, and I’m free to speak my mind. That’s not the case when you’re in politics.
My sentiments exactly. It’s disturbing to me that an 18 year old and a 20 year old have already been pinned to run one of the country’s largest political parties. If the political torch of “democratic” parties are ultimately passed down by blood, can we really call that a democracy?
Finally, if Bakhtawar Bhutto does become a leading figure in the political party, what will become of her rap career [see video below]? Maybe Pakistan will have its first rapping politician. Compete with that, Arnie [aka the “Governator”].
More dynasty politics in store:
“Zardari said his government had a plan to improve the sewage system of Karachi. The president said they were working to design a new political system, so that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Altaf Hussain’s daughter Afza should not have to sit in the opposition.
He said his aim was to create a congenial political environment, so that the PPP, the MQM and the ANP could contest the next elections as a coalition.”
http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=22902
I wonder if Bilawal and Afza are BFFs. And Zardari is like, “Beta, don’t worry. Afza will be able to play with you once I get done re-organizing this coalition.”
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In an article published in Los Angeles Times dated January 16, 2008 titled “The Pakistan Peoples Party is right to keep her family in charge” By Husain Haqqani, he logically explained the reason for Pakistan Peoples Party’s decision to elect Benazir Bhutto’s son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. At that time when the decision of PPP was looked in the perspective of dynastic politics.
He rightly opined that a ‘distinction needs to be made between dynastic politics and the politics of family legacy. And the context of such family-based leadership needs to be understood.’ He asserted that ‘it is difficult for Americans to understand a situation in which a well-organized political party unites around the charisma of a single family while retaining a vast pool of talented leaders. But family legacies have worked to build democracies in countries as far apart as Greece and India.’ ‘The Pakistan Peoples Party, like other parties with family-based leadership, has a lot of talent in its ranks. That talent would remain available to Bhutto’s husband and son. The choice of leaders from a particular family is often important for its symbolism and does not make the party a family fiefdom.’
As managers, Pakistan’s politicians might not meet the standards of their country’s professional elite. But they have the courage to question dictators and remain connected to the masses when the elites simply neglect them, he asserted in his article. “The visceral association with the Bhutto family and the PPP of millions of Pakistanis cannot be explained without reference to the value of sentiments in politics. And as Drew Weston’s book, “The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation,” demonstrates, even in the United States, feelings trump cold analysis in the making of political choices.”
The decision to introduce Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari into politics based on strong recommendations from PPP members must be viewed in this context.
Ayesha,
I think you make some valid points. In India you essentially have Sonia Gandhi, her late husband Rajiv Gandhi, and obviously Indira Gandhi. Even on the PML-N side in Pakistan, you have brothers Nawaz and Shahbaz Sharif and I believe their sons are also entering politics.
At the same time though, is it pushing the envelope too much when you declare your children to be the leaders of the party before they’ve even finished school? It seems then that the act of passing the political torch becomes pre-ordained rather than rightfully earned when the children of an assassinated leader are announced into politics rather than falling into it more naturally.
What’s also an interesting point is that people’s point of contention often goes back to whether or not they see Zardari as a legitimate successor in the party – if he’s seen as illegitimate, does that impact how people perceive his children?
Nice, err, rhymes, Bakhtawar.
What stuns me is that the PPP leadership are ostensibly happy with the Bhutto-Zardari dynasty. Zardari didn’t become president by a coup – he won a vote of parliamentarians. Labour recently tried to push the daughter of a former Blair strategist into a safe London seat and party members went mad. Obviously the political culture must be different in the PPP – do they endorse this or see no other obvious alternative?
That’s interesting. If she has the passion and drive for it, by all means, go for it Bakhtawar.
On a perfectly honest note; I hold nothing against dynasties in politics, as long as it doesn’t conflict with the interests of the people . The PPP may have its flaws but it certainly isn’t something demonic, I haven’t seen anything destructive YET from Zardari’s government – though the IDPs could do with much more attention than they have recieved so far. Plus, BB’s government in past decades proved fruitful to the country more than destructive – there is ample proof of her investing in the public.
If her offspring would like to carry forth her (saint-like or not)ideology, I’m all for it.
People often enter the family line of work, be it music, real estate, oil or politics. That’s because they grow up in the atmosphere and are already attuned to that particular career choice and already have some training in that particular way of using their minds.
And so what if she enters and uses the Bhutto name? What do the Bushs and Kennedys do? Besides, if Bakhtawar’s bad at politics and leadership, she’ll be sidelined like Ghinwa Bhutto. If she is good at it, then she could well be an incredible leader and shouldn’t we hope for that more than anything else?
As for her rapping, that shows a talent for language that can translate into crowd-roaring speeches. Good for her and I wish her well in whatever career she pursues.
Was being facetious about her being a rapping politician. In all fairness, her lyrics were well-written and touching, and you’re right, Amina – it’ll probably bode well for future political speeches.
Hahaha.. rapping her way into Pakistani politics?
Next, she can break dance her way into the Royal Society!
First of all, it’s no secret that the PPP runs like a dictatorship. Internal practices and policies are far from democratic. It doesn’t matter if these teens are being trained to take over the party, however it’s a little offensive to hear that these children are heading the party. I also didn’t appreciate how Bilawal was invited to the meeting with Obama in the US and was sitting closer to the President than our top Ministers (elected officials). Check out the picture posted on Teeth Maestro and notice how Malia and Sasha were not present at the meeting.
http://teeth.com.pk/blog/2009/06/01/bilawal-zardari-bumps-a-seat-in-the-pakistani-delegation-to-the-white-house
On that same note, see also the picture (that caused quite a stir in Pakistan) of the Pakistan cricket team posing at the President’s house. I’m talking specifically about the picture of Bilawal Bhutto on the wall (since I really don’t think the Quaid-e-Azam photo was removed from the house, as GEO alleges):
http://www.geo.tv/6-27-2009/44977.htm
So it going to be family business to do corruption. PPP supposed to be an ideological party but transforming from BHUTTO to Zardari the Dacoit.
Ayesha Khan- while I think there is some truth in Haqqani’s analysis, I think his statement about the living Bhuttos “connection” with the masses is pure hogwash. Where are they gaining this so-called connection, by being related to Zulfiqar Ali and Benazir Bhutto?
Like all political dynasties, the Bhuttos maintain the illusion that they are connected with the masses when in fact they are not in the least bit. They are fuedals and what’s even worse than “neglecting” the masses is actively oppressing them and denying them basic human rights. I don’t see how Bilawal and Bakhtawar Bhutto have a connection to the masses when they have spent their lives in swank apartments in the poshest neighborhoods of the wealthiest cities in the world. And when they did live in Pakistan, they weren’t exactly on the streets connecting with people from their bullet-proof cars, nor were they of age to do so. That being said, they can still gain that connection by actively pursuing that goal whilst living in Pakistan.
The only time these days that they connect with these so-called masses is when they visit their villages in their spare time and are waited on hand and foot like divine beings. The Bhutto’s ARE the elites that Haqqani so ignorantly and self-righteously blames for neglecting the masses.
While there are many families across the world that go into politics through the generations, as Kalsoom mentioned, there is a difference between earning your place and it being handed to you on a silver platter.
In Pakistan, the Bhutto’s are masters of convincing uneducated people that they represent what Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto represented, when in fact they have failed their people time and again. Just because Benazir was elected, doesn’t mean that she was a great leader. Look at her track record and then provide evidence for why the Bhutto’s are such “great leaders”and have great political “talent”within their rank. They are good at consolidating power, like the other dynasties in Pakistan, but utterly hopeless at transforming power into widespread success.
So while Haqqani may say that they have this “great pool”of talent, I would challenge his definition of “pool of talent.”
The Kennedy’s have done great things for Americans, gaining their political power being the least of these achievements. Whereas in Pakistan, it is gaining power which somehow makes you great, not how that power was put to use? Seems illogical to me. Now I am not trying to say that none of these dynastic leaders in Pakistan have done NOTHING. But if you look at this nation objectively, it is fair enough to say that most of our leaders have utterly failed the people.
If Bilawal and Bakhtawar become great leaders through hard work, great. I hope they do. Because it seems unlikely that they will be able to stay OUT of politics even if they don’t want to be in politics, so if they do end up going into politics, lets hope they are good for the country. Just a small part of What our country needs is honest and organized leadership. “Connecting”with the people is just a symbolic ideal nowadays, and a political slogan. If they can be honest leaders working in the interest of the people, they don’t even have to “connect” with the people. Every tom, dick and harry knows what the masses of this country need. This so-called political talent of the dynasties in Pakistan have not demonstrated this kind of leadership. Which is why, it can be argued, that these political dynasties are unproductive. It is not that they are family dynasties, it is because these families consistently MUCK UP the country.
Kalsoom,
I hate the word “dynastic politics” because it has no significant importance in a democracy. I would not argue by stating the examples of other countries or other parties inside Pakistan doing the same thing, instead I will just reiterate the fact that anyone in the politics has to be elected first. The party like the PPP knows that it needs to be held accountable for all its decisions and it needs to get back in power after the next elections. For all those reasons any decisions made by them are their party’s individual decision and does not effect the democracy or the country as whole. But if we really are worried about the actions PPP takes and if we really care about PPP’s future, then we should know that age here should be irrelevant in deciding who runs or gets a ticket for the party. As long as Bilawal and Bakhtawar are constitutionally elected and they deliver to the people, they will be re-elected and the party will hold the power it so rightfully deserve.
Thanks 🙂
I am not biased against any political party or their leaders but I think things should be done in fair way. If children of today’s Pakistan Czar (Zardari) are promoted on government expenses, I think no one will support it. Last time, I was shocked to see Asifa Zardari being specially welcomed at a high-level cabinet meeting. I think this stuff can happens only in Pakistan and they must be checked. Period.
K – I just came to work and logged on to CHUP! as part of my daily routine and I must admit, this has ruined my mood!
Are you joking? What happened to “Democracy is the best revenge” and all the other lame slogans that Zardari and his bitches have been barking for the past year and a half?
How is bringing in his second child now giving anyone else in Pakistan a chance?
Argh!
I just read Shaheryar’s comment and completely agree with it. Well said, SM.
Shehryar MIrza- Well you’d done your best try to show ppl that Haqqani’s Statement is totally wrong.. But Its not only Haqqani but everyone knows about Living Bhutto’s that they are “Connected” to the masses.. People like u had closed their eyes because u are a part of Anti-democratic force which are always against PPP when they Governs.. I dont know why u people want to De-Establish PPP Government. Bilawal,Bakhtawar and Aseefa Are Connected to the masses on FB but only with them who wanna hear them and comment with them not like the people who just say shits without knowing anything and why only on FB is because they are still studying then how could they visit Villages and Poor areas of Pakistan while they are studying.. Even they didn’t visit Posh areas as well they just came Pakistan to meet their Dad and nobody will not argue on this why they meet their Dad only instead of visiting villages.. They have a short time vacations for a day or two days and in these situations they dont have time to solve problems of Needy People..
Now as we can see clearly that Bakhtawar has now completed her Studies and she’s Taking a part in Politics eventhough she is the Daughter Of President But my Brother she thinks for people of Pakistan that they need Bhuttos and yes she’s rite they need’em.. Bhutto’s had done alot for Pakistan if you are a young chap and didnt read History then how cud you know what are the Contributions of Bhutto in Pakistan or Constructing Pakistan.. The first thing which young generation thinks that Nuclear Assets are given to us by Nawaz tch tch that is absolutely wrong.. Those NuclearAssets are taken in Pakistan by Bhutto Sahab and Dr.Qadeer was brought frm US to Pakistan by Bhutto Also.. The one thing that i am sure you dont know is that Shaheed Zulfi Bhutto has a wish that his Son will be a Nuclear Engineer and that wish is not for taking Murtaza Shaheed to take part in Politics if u have ur sence in working then think that what Bhutto thinks for…
“Pakistan Steel Mills” Thousands of people work their and their Childrens eats from the Salary frm PSM there are alot of thing but i know u’ll not take interest in it cuz u just want to Criticize PPP.. Shame on yourself if u say again that Bhutto had done nothing for Pakistan..
Bullet Proof Cars are used because of terrorism which some of people like you anti-Democratic Shitters had created a war in Pakistan which we are now sacrificing and you dont see this that atleast we are trying to finish those bastards who are attacking our Country..If all people start thinking like you then for sure one day Pakistan will be out of the Global Map.. Suppose i am going sumwhere for shopping i dont have fear that sumone try to target me because i am an ordinary man.. Why they targetted Mohtarma Shaheed beacuse they know that know we are in Danger and she’l do alot for Pakistan and Pakistan will be gracefull and a Peacefull Country in her Government.. Thats why they Had Killed her and Nawaz is still alive or any Other Politician.. Why Musharraf didnt killed in Attacks because they are self made attacks they didnt hav a single scratch on their arm after attacks.. Just be positive and stop blaming like this.. =(
@ OUH : Just hav to say u this Grow up child and think Practically.. Stop using Slang for sumone’s Siblings..
Wow, I cannot wait till Shaheryar replies to this.
Umm, “just hav to say u this grow up child and think practically?”. I’m sorry – Could you elaborate on this statement, please? Think practically how? I didn’t agree with a thing you said to be honest and cannot understand how you are so excited about Benazir’s children entering politics. Not only are they entering politics but are automatically landing right at the top. How is that democracy?
Also – “Stop using slang for sumone’s siblings?” – What slang have I used? For whose siblings?
Ahh – I just got it. By slang, do you mean how I referred to Zardari and his clan as “bitches”? If so, I’m not planning on taking it back. Have a good weekend! 🙂
OUH- Detailed Statement is in your post ” Not only are they entering politics but are automatically landing right at the top”.. Excuse me how cud u say tat they had landed rite on the top? It meanz tat u agree people luv’em alot tat’s y they are rite on the top as u said.. So no more comment on this =)P
“If so, I’m not planning on taking it back. Have a good weekend!” I had always negative expectations frm people like u cuz these are the things which are taught to us by our Parents.. nw i think u’ll get awl wat i want to say u.. =) Have a Brilliant life wid mannered behaviour.. =P
agree with you Farhad, they really don’t know History so how could they knew about the Contributions of Great Bhutto’s for Pakistan, but for their kind information, i must let them know that, the computers they are using was introduced by a Bhutto in PPP’s goverment, well there alot to count their contributions but i think its enough for the people who easily Criticize PPP’s goverment & Bhutto’s instead to reading the history.
@kalsoom, yes not only geo but media always made trails whenever PPP Governs, you are absoultly right, they didn’t remove Quaid-e-Azam photo, its just an other portion of the house where already there was no photo of Quaid-e-Azam was hanged ever, you can see the following links im sharing here where you can see very well that Quaid-e-Azam’s photo never been removed from the house of president:
& talking about, Bilawal & Bakhtawar joined the politics is not dynastic politics, Bilawal & Bakhtawar joined it after they get mature & it was their own decisions, may be they never intrested in politics but it does’t mean that they can not join it, nobody dare to make them pressurerise to join politics, it was media who gave it name of dynastic politics, im sure who criticize “Bilawal & Bakhtawar joined politics” had never seen the interview of Sanum Bhutto taken by geo where she was asked about dynastic politics which she totally denied & says, ” my father never try to trend us politics, neither Bibi to her children”, & Bilawal elected as party chairman with the majority of CEC party members, & talking about Bakhtawar’s leadership qaulities let me know you that she was the second most popular candidate among the 29 vying for 20 seats in the first year elections despite submitting her candidacy details to EUSA just two days before the ballot, she secured 129 votes & we all should be very proud to her rather than criticize her.
& again agree with farhad they are very much connected to the masses who love them alot, but because of their privcacy reasons i can not share their personal comments here which they sent to me.
Thanks for your insights Rida.
I personally don’t believe Bilawal or Bakhtawar have been forced or pressured into politics, but from what I’ve read, Bakhtawar especially, has shown interest in politics, whether it was at Edinburgh or being part of PPP’s women’s wing. If she wants to come into politics after her education (and rise within the party, rather than being granted top spot), then good for her, I wish her the best of luck. And if she’s what her constituents want, then even better.
Frankly, Pakistan needs young leaders with fresh ideas – if she can show that once she comes into her own than I definitely have an open mind.
Rida- Very Well said Totally Agreed wid ya..
Actually OUh had no gutts to use his Original Name here.. Coward ppl cant post their blogs here wid their Original names.. So dont worry they use to bark and we hav to give them Bone =) ** Cheers **
Actually Farhad,
If you click OUH’s name you’ll be directed to his blog, which has his name (OUH are his initials) and his bio.
As someone who’s trying to be diplomatic here, he is just as allowed to express his opinion as you are, and ultimately I hope it leads to healthy discussion on this forum.
Wow.
I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say earlier. By “entering politics and automatically landing right at the top”, I meant that they are automatically given the senior most position of their party without any elections – not that i “agree people luv’em alot tat’s y they are rite on the top” – so clearly we were having language / communication problems here.
As for my Parents – I would rather not discuss parents, mothers, and sisters on this Blog forum and stick to the subject instead. If you do have negative expectations from me, that is fine as it’s your opinion. However if you are forming your opinion without any basis then that says a lot about your character as well.
As for OUH – These are the initials for my full name, which is Omar Ul Haq. You must visit my Blog when you get a chance. I would love to hear your comments on some of articles I have written. Thanks.
Thanks again.
Ok Dude as i had misunderstanding to get ur point so i hav to give u answer for tat…
Well Rida had briefed clearly why they are on the positions of PPP..
“Bilawal & Bakhtawar joined the politics is not dynastic politics, Bilawal & Bakhtawar joined it after they get mature & it was their own decisions, may be they never intrested in politics but it does’t mean that they can not join it, nobody dare to make them pressurerise to join politics, it was media who gave it name of dynastic politics, im sure who criticize “Bilawal & Bakhtawar joined politics” had never seen the interview of Sanum Bhutto taken by geo where she was asked about dynastic politics which she totally denied & says, ” my father never try to trend us politics, neither Bibi to her children”, & Bilawal elected as party chairman with the majority of CEC party members, & talking about Bakhtawar’s leadership qaulities let me know you that she was the second most popular candidate among the 29 vying for 20 seats in the first year elections despite submitting her candidacy details to EUSA just two days before the ballot, she secured 129 votes & we all should be very proud to her rather than criticize her”.
I think its the best thing to describe awl tat Position stuff..
* The second thing i wanna discuss here is…
“I would rather not discuss parents, mothers, and sisters on this Blog forum and stick to the subject instead. If you do have negative expectations from me, that is fine as it’s your opinion. However if you are forming your opinion without any basis then that says a lot about your character as well”.
I said u all this because u had discussed abt Sumone’s Sister or Family here.. It Meanz that i had shown ma character very well and if anyone reads your opinion then they shud know tat at wat basis i had said awl this..!
* Sorry for ma post abt your nick Mr.Omar Ul Haq..
Thnx..!
First of all, the Bhuttos were and are not ‘dillusioned’ that they are connected to the masses, they are more than just connected to the masses, they are the popular among them and still the masses favourite and I’ve talked to fruit sellers, street vendors, servants, cloth-dyers and many other people with mediocre wages, and they say that this government might have its flaws but they still support the Bhuttos and the PPP.
The Bhuttos were the first to take politics out of drawing rooms and onto the streets. They personally interacted with the masses. And no one can deny that.
Benazir was never given the time she earned to deliver, the male-chauvinists, Ziaists and ISI never let her continue to work peacefully. The vision she had for Pakistan was incomparable and Pakistan would’ve reached great heights of success had she and her father not been removed.
The masses know, what BB and ZAB did for them. And the very technology that people like you are using (these mobiles, computers, laptops) to criticize, joke and insult the PPP and BB’s children was brought by her into Pakistan. The work that BB did in the field of power-generation, has never been done in the past. If it wasn’t for what her government had done in this field, we wouldn’t be even gettingt 4 hours of electricity. If it comes to argue on the great works of relief her governments did, then I’ll be ready to argue. Study history and learn what significance the Bhuttos hold.
The masses hold NOTHING against dynastic politics, they are rather emotionally attached with it. And which party in Pakistan isn’t dynastic ? Except for a few, most of them are.
The problem with most Pakistanis like you all Bhutto-haters is that, they can tolerate dictatorship for a long period but they can’t bear to give time to a democratic government. People like you, consider replacing a flawed democratic system with a dictatorial one. If a system is flawed, you don’t replace it, you fix its defects and see where its problems stem from.
If Bakhtawar wants to come into politics, whose being harmed by it? Its her choice and she has full right to make the decisions in her life. If she wants to carry on her martyred mother and grand-father’s mission, then whats anyone’s problem with it?
We need leaders from the new generations to come forward for a change. And BB’s children are brave enough to sacrifice their youth and devote themselves to a cause which is larger than life itself.
They aren’t joining politics now, they will inshAllah step into politics after completing their education from the prestigious educational institutions they are studying at. They will be even mature and uncallow. They will be elected constitutionally and will definitely then deliver. They’ve known the harsh realities of life, and are now pursuing a life of even more tribulations.
I fully support them and will always continue to do so.
And so do I, support freedom of expression, but within limits.
That’s an interesting comment Hafsa. I hold no personal affiliation or affection towards the PPP, but I for one, can vouch for the kind of investment into the public that Bhutto’s govt did in the 90s. I know I’m reiterating my previous comment but she WAS accessible, everyone says that!
She didn’t hide away in her mansions, she was out there in the public connecting with the average joe and fulfilling their requests. She did a lot for Azad Kashmir in the 90s. From improving walkways in the most desolate of villages to schools, colleges and hospitals, you name it.
Countless times I have visited places in Azad Kashmir, NWFP, North Punjab for someone to say, ”I approached ‘Bibi’ about this and she simply responded with a smile, soon our committee were allocated a grant and workmen arrived and did such and such…. and God bless her.”
I’ll admit, in my jaded teenage mind, I still wasn’t fond of her, in spite of that and would laugh and call her ”corrupt”.
Musharraf’s era finally opened my eyes to the value Democracy holds. Those were the some of the darkest years in Pakistan’s history. It’s pissin’ easy to laugh at or be angered/flustered at the PPP but they could be far, far worse!
But by all means, if anyone else thinks they can lead the country in the future and contend with the Bhutto clan, by all means – got for it. Essentially we all want the same thing, right? Right.
No doubt that her active participation in politics will be the continuation of the valiant struggle that their mother and grandfather had waged. I totally disagree with the words of Author that it is blatant dynastic politics rather I would like to add that this God gifted ability of great leader Benazir Bhutto Shaheed’s family lead the nation. One must remember that leadership is born ability it is not so that Bilawal or Bakhtawar have entered in politics just due to having kinship with their mother, grand father and father but they are capable to uphold the legacy of their family, A family that laid lives for the Pakistan not for personal agenda. Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari addressing a gathering said that, “I assure you that we will build on the dream of my mother, We have an ideology and a dream. I dream for a better Pakistan, I dream for a country that is free of exploitation. Her aim, passion and words clearly speak that she is capable to carry out the mission and materialize the dreams of her mother for the betterment of this country.
@Farhad,Hafsa- I really appreciate your posts here.. Thats the way the to seal the mouths of ppl who r making fake propaganda and controversies against PPP Leadership and BB’s Childrens. Take a look at their posts, One fter Another before u had given your posts, and now they are disappeared. I wish BB’s Childrens will fulfill their Mom’s Thoughts and Mission For Pakistan.
Long Live PPP.
i would like to say first about the major porblem of Pakistan which we cannot connect with the spesific our economic system is being auto becuase past crises problem is not solved now If we see the completion of the projects. the bases of the project were taken.
if we see the problems getting degirous and depend on our government.
in last day when Mumbai crises between Pakistan & India were rising then the present of pakistan address to the india and WAR was stoped if he cannot get these decissions then pakistan was in arrond of war as well as we once againe get deficit in our country.
I appreciate the president decission to defend the pakistan and save pakistan.
how undemorcratic mindset the writer has . first of all if bakhtawar wants to enter politics its her right to choice what she wants with her life .if you want to join politics well and good i will pray for you.
btw if you think bhuttoism is disillusioned i’m not surprised at all to understand that you need bit more the normal wisdom.
the janisar-benazir who grabbed the suicide bomber who exploded himself to kill BB ,when will you die ask him in heaven that why he rushed to grab that monster than runnyaway and finally ask him what is bhuttosim ??
and if you are so desperate to know the in this life about bhuttosim come to lahore ask his daughter whether she is more sad that his father is no more or she is sad that his father was not able to save BB which he was assigned to do so .then you will get the idea what is bhuttoism .
as they say where intellect ends bhuttosim begins.
have a great life .
politician ask for sacrifice leaders gives one.
Benazir Bhutto was hand picked by ZAB for politics. She prooved to be a dynamic leader not only for Pakistan but for the world. Moreover, its a party matter and very personal to the party about whoever they chose to lead them in the future. If they elected bilawal as chairman its their choice and no one has a right to argue. Particularly those who are not from PPP.
Bakhtawar Bhutto Zardari when comes into politics the people of pakistan will welcome her as it then will depend on her abilities and political insight to proove herself. Unecessarily critisizing her prematurely is very unjust.
I disagree the PPP has been tarnish. Are paying attention,
the world. Perceives Pakistan as dead weight and inept.
Bakhtawar or Bilawal shall only enrich. Nest ‘egg’ backs of
poor Pakistanis, I do not care. If Nawaz or MQM even the military. Every promise is just talk, why the icons. Bhutto’s
they done nothing for Pakistan. Yes I reside on business assignment Arab states. Brothers this valid there external
influence. Has more weight than America why. Economically
and military influence are you aware of central Asian. Pipelines this what Benazir made a mistake upon. Wanting to incur hight taxe? Hello this cause strive in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia there more. Than transport of minerals economic development central Asian states. Future oil rich
Asia Minor states due be independent 2012. Tartistan sorry
for being illustrative Pakistan needs. Sufficient businessmen
whom: can stop the insurrections. Industry is what Pakistan needs, Bakhtawar your. Father is giving you misleading information Pakistan is sick of you. Before believe you’ll become President of Pakistan think about. Becoming a wife or something days of Bhutto’s come. To end we seek efficient leaders can you combat the tribalism.
Pakistan were guard force and limited Police. This actually in
Pakistan you living in EU and UK I hate. This UK prefect British Bitch as your Mommy it sounds Harsh. So be it you need training in Pakistan or Arab states. Shall England save you from Tribal leaders? Bakhtawar your an fool girl
going to achieve not Pakistan. Elements have had enough of Bhutto’s. Pakistan is broke we been abandon due to your Daddy. Fault lies PPP yes Benazir legacy poor choice!